【双语灵修】正常化我们的情绪NORMALIZING OUR EMOTIONS
诗篇 34:18
耶和华靠近伤心的人，拯救灵性痛悔的人。
3月12日
“耶和华靠近伤心的人，拯救灵性痛悔的人。” -诗 34:18
在我年轻的时候，很难表达悲伤或恐惧之情，觉得流露这些情感会让我看起来很脆弱。一位睿智的导师告诉我：“情绪就像调皮好动的小孩子。如果你不理会它，它就会闹得越来越大，好引起你的注意。而一旦你正视它，它就会觉得自己被关注到了，然后便安静下来。”这番话帮助我认识到自己的情绪是正常合理的，也帮助我了解自己，以及自身的需求。
我记得有一位传道人分享过他对抗焦虑的经历，他的坦诚以及对神力量的倚靠，给了我勇气去坦然面对自己的情绪，不以此为羞愧。这是一个有力的提醒，即使那些我们敬仰的人，也会经历情绪方面的挑战。
有一次，一位朋友向我倾诉他与抑郁症苦苦抗争的事。这位朋友的坦诚，让我知道向可信任的朋友分享我们的情绪，能带来慰藉和支持。坦诚面对自己的感受，有助于治愈心灵，还能加深彼此间的情谊。
《诗篇》34篇18节让我们确信神理解我们的情绪，并且在我们艰难挣扎时与我们同在。使情绪正常化是指要正视情绪，与我们信任的人交流，并寻求神的安慰与引导。 感受到各种各样的情绪是正常且健康的，当我们接纳自己的情绪时，我们便能从过往的经历中成长，进而引领到更佳的情绪和属灵健康。
祷告
主啊，求祢帮助我们诚实地表达自己的感受，并寻求祢的安慰与指引，增强我们在祢里面的信心和耐心。奉耶稣的名，阿们。
NORMALIZING OUR EMOTIONS
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18
In my younger days I struggled to express sadness or fear, thinking they made me look vulnerable. A wise mentor told me, “Emotions are like busy little children. If you don’t acknowledge them, they get louder and louder to grab your attention. Once you acknowledge them, they feel seen and calm down.” This helped me to see my emotions as valid and to understand myself and my needs.
I remember a preacher sharing his own struggles with anxiety. His honesty and reliance on God’s strength gave me the courage to face my own feelings without shame. This was a powerful reminder that even the people we look up to can experience emotional challenges.
A friend once confided in me about struggling with depression. That friend’s openness helped me realize that sharing our emotions with trusted friends can bring comfort and support. Being honest about our feelings can lead to healing and deeper connections.
Psalm 34:18 reassures us that God understands our emotions and is present in our struggles. Normalizing our emotions means acknowledging them, sharing them with people we trust, and seeking God’s comfort and guidance.
Feeling a range of emotions is normal and healthy. When we embrace our emotions, we can grow from our experiences, leading to greater emotional and spiritual well-being.
Lord, help us to express our feelings honestly and to seek your comfort and guidance. Strengthen our faith and patience in you. In Jesus, Amen.